Plant Supervisor

Plant Supervisor - Reading (Theale)

Full-Time | Permanent | £30,000-£35,000 | 45 hours per week
Full training provided - no previous experience required

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with an employer that invests in your future? We are recruiting a Plant Supervisor to join our team in Reading (Theale). This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow, learn, and play a key role in the safe and efficient running of a concrete production site.

About the Role

As Plant Supervisor, you will support the day-to-day operations of the batching plant, ensuring production meets customer needs while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

This is a hands-on, varied role where no two days are the same. From operating computer-based batching systems to liaising with customers and carrying out routine plant maintenance, you will play a vital part in keeping operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Customer Service

  • Operate computerised batching and dispatch systems.

  • Batch concrete and mortar accurately in line with procedures.

  • Work closely with the Order Office to meet customer requirements.

  • Engage with customers politely and professionally in person and by phone.

Plant & Site Operations

  • Carry out routine plant maintenance and inspections.

  • Maintain plant cleanliness, housekeeping standards, and site presentation.

  • Ensure adequate stock levels and check incoming materials.

  • Conduct visual stock checks weekly and verify monthly.

  • Ensure waste disposal, water discharge, and dust emissions comply with environmental standards.

Safety & Compliance

  • Promote and maintain a safe working environment for employees, contractors and visitors.

  • Report defects or issues relating to safety, environment, quality, or service.

  • Comply fully with company policies on Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental procedures, Fraud Prevention and Competition Act requirements.

  • Safeguard security of the site, plant, and buildings.

Continuous Improvement & Leadership

  • Review work methods to optimise plant use, efficiency, and material usage.

  • Supervise contractors and hauliers on site.

  • Carry out any additional duties required by management.

What's on Offer

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary: £30,000-£35,000

  • Bonus incentives

  • Generous pension schemes up to 15%

  • Life Assurance

Work-Life Balance

  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Flexible and agile working opportunities

  • Holiday purchase scheme

  • Sabbatical options

Family-Friendly Policies

  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Parental Leave, Adoption and Neonatal policies

Training & Development

  • Full training provided

  • Clear development pathways

  • Support for early careers, service leavers, students and graduates

Wellbeing Support

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

  • Mental Health First Aiders

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Discounted private medical cover

  • Gym discounts and employee benefits portal

  • Free eye tests

Social Value & Community

  • Paid volunteering day

  • Active Networks: LGBTQ+, Women in Science & Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces, and more

  • Proud supporters of: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident Committed, The 5% Club (Gold), Mates in Mind, Clear Assured, MPQC, CTP, and others

Why Join Us?

We are committed to being an employer of choice-supporting wellbeing, offering exceptional development opportunities, and creating an inclus


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